THE PLAYBOOK · NX12653
Word Deduction: what to know before playing
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Word Deduction. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Use the example below to understand a decision. Read the objective before making your first input. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
Build familiarity through play
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Keep the objective visible.
The goal to keep in mind
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
The playing sequence
- Enter five letters.
- Green marks the correct position; gold marks an available copy elsewhere.
- Grey means no matching unused copy.
- Use the feedback to solve.
Choosing and moving on screen
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Learn from a sample situation
An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the controls nearby.
Pay attention to this rule
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
If you are unsure
When I return, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
For my first round, how do I control Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
What example helps explain Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two.
What should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
For a quick reminder, what format does Word Deduction offer?
Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Word Deduction use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
